About DonMax

Status:

Preparing to Move Abroad 

Gender:

Male

Currently Lives:

Citizen Of:

United States

Past Expat Posts:

Guatemala

Mexico

United States

Some Forum Posts:

Mexico: Mail to PO Box:

I need to file my state tax return via mail (but not electronically) to a PO Box. The state tax department doesn't provide a physical address. Therefore, I cannot use FedEx or UPS to mail my tax return. Does anyone know how I can mail my tax return from Mexico to a PO Box in the United States? I prefer to avoid using a Mexican postal service. Thank you

Mexico: Expats in Queretaro:

We recently moved to Juriquilla and are still trying to find things in Queretaro. The rent isn't bad here due to the recent strong USD rally. There are many rentals under 10,000 pesos in Juriquilla. But the majority of them are unfurnished, though. We used the following site to find our rental home and contacted the agents listed. http://www.inmuebles24.com/casas-o-duplex-o-casa-en-condominio-en-renta-en-juriquilla.html

Mexico: Resident Visa:

I went to the local INM office for fingerprints on 11/29/2016 and was told that my immigration card would be ready between 7 and 10 days. But I haven't received my card and any notification as of today. The last update on my INM account is still "Se emitió ofició" with the date of 29/11/2016. I have questions. 1. Does INM refer to business days or calendar days? 10 business days: 12/13/2016 10 calendar days: 12/09/2016 2. Is this a common problem? Should I visit the INM office? If this delay is common, I would wait for a few more days to save a trip. Thank you

Mexico: Private Health Insurance in Mexico for Expats:

We are currently visiting Queretaro. We talked to a few insurance agents (AXA, Mapfre, and New York Life) for a private health insurance. The quotes from the agents are anywhere between 30,000 and 36,000 pesos a year ($1,560 USD and $1,872 USD). The cost depends on ages and # of people in the family. We are in the 40's and have no kids.

Mexico: Just found out Bank of American has agreement with a Mexico Bank:

I have been using State Farm Bank, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab in Mexico and other foreign countries. The ATM fees are reimbursed. The exchange rate is published in the Visa USA Exchange Rates site and is usually much better than "la casa de cambio".

Mexico: Mail Forwarding Services in Queretaro:

We plan to move to Queretaro this year and want to find if there is a mail forwarding service company in Queretaro. We are looking for a similar service to La Conexion in San Miguel de Allende.

Mexico: Queretaro....how much do I need?:

My wife and I also plan to move to Queretaro this year. We will visit there later this month and try to find a rental home. $800 should be more than enough unless you want to rent a large home (4 or 5 BR). Our budget is $600 a month. We lived in Mexico about 5 years ago and will go back again. The exchange rate wasn't great in 2011 as it is today. I am not sure if this helps you or not. Here is our budget list (USD). Rent: $600 Groceries: $300 Utilities (Elec, Gas & Water): $85 Internet: $35 Cell Phone (2 lines w/AT&T Mexico): $65 Anyway, we will attend a cooking school in Queretaro and budget $3,000 a month. $3,000 is a lot of money in Mexico. If we cannot live well with that amount, we must be crazy. That is what my wife told me.

Mexico: Moving to Queretaro:

We also plan to Queretaro this year and are looking for a house in Juriquilla, Mirador and Milenio with a budget of 10,000 pesos a month.

Peru: Apartment in Lima:

Is it reasonable to budget an apartment cost in decent neighborhoods with $600 USD a month? Apartments in Miraflores, San Isidro and Barranco appear to be more expensive. My wife and I will visit Lima this summer and try to find an apartment for our permanent move later this year. I have another question. Are there many pet-friendly apartments in Lima? We will bring our golden retriever to Lima with us. I appreciate your help in advance.

Ecuador: Cedula and Birth Certificate:

I was surfing this forum and found a topic about a cedula. A birth certificate doesn't seem to be required for an investor visa but does require for a cedula. I was born in the Central America and grew up in the United States. I have a US naturalization certificate but don't have my own birth certificate. Do I really need a birth certificate to apply for a cedula? Is there any alternative document to replace a birth certificate?

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